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What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heat

The 5 plants on my list

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5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwave

The showy alternatives you can add to your garden

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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer blooms – these are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

These are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

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5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife experts

Turn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis

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7 low-maintenance container plants that thrive in full sun and hot weather – these resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect

These resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect

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7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighter – these tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

These tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

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5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlife

Just because you lack green space, it doesn't mean you can't make your garden wildlife-friendly

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Making a big impact in a small garden is easy with these impressive flowers and all-year-round foliage

If you're lacking space in your garden, these plants can elevate your plot with ease

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5 low-maintenance plants that will flourish in the trickiest spots in your garden with almost no effort – they thrive on neglect and don't mind shady corners

I've found five low-maintenance plants that love bad soil, shade and neglect

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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too

Don't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden

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How to shade a garden on a budget – 4 affordable ways to create a cool summer retreat

Just in time for the next heatwave!

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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year

It's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants

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8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need watering – experts say these low-maintenance picks will stay lush without the upkeep

Make watering easier in the heat with these no-effort potted plants

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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros

Make your garden look and smell amazing

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The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look professionally designed and fuller all year round

It will transform your garden into one that's full of variety

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3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof garden

Garden flooding is a bigger risk than ever

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7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer long

Pick these vibrant, long-lasting blooms to ensure a colourful display that will see your garden all through the summer months

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5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage

Keep these plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim

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6 alternatives to bamboo for privacy that won’t take over your garden – these non-invasive planting choices will stay firmly in bounds and provide dense screening

Create natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices

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5 gorgeous, showy red flowers that will fill your borders with high-fashion impact, according to garden experts

These plants look so good, they could be on the cover of Vogue

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6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather

These varieties thrive in warm weather

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6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting scheme wherever you've got room for containers

These varieties thrive in containers

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Landscape Designers Warn These 7 Mistakes Will Ruin Your Garden's Privacy — This Is What to Do Instead for Stylish Seclusion Outside

Experts reveal the most elegant and effective ways to achieve privacy in your garden — along with what doesn't work as well

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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer long

Fill the night air with fragrance

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